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A gardener wants to start an indoor garden with minimal artificial lighting. Which of these vegetables would be the MOST suitable choice?
A gardener wants to start an indoor garden with minimal artificial lighting. Which of these vegetables would be the MOST suitable choice?
- Spinach, because it requires significantly less light compared to lettuce.
- Green Onions, because they only need to be placed in water.
- Lettuce, because it can grow well even with limited sunlight. (correct)
- Chili Peppers, because they thrive with a lot of direct sunlight.
A beginner gardener is looking for a quick and easy way to grow vegetables indoors from kitchen scraps. Which of the following represents the BEST method for them?
A beginner gardener is looking for a quick and easy way to grow vegetables indoors from kitchen scraps. Which of the following represents the BEST method for them?
- Placing the white bulb end of green onions in water until roots appear, then transferring to soil. (correct)
- Growing basil from seeds in a pot with drainage holes on a sunny windowsill.
- Planting chili pepper seeds in well-draining soil after the last frost date.
- Planting spinach seeds in well-draining soil and harvesting the outer leaves as needed.
Which of the following herbs are MOST suitable for growing indoors on a sunny windowsill, requiring only occasional watering?
Which of the following herbs are MOST suitable for growing indoors on a sunny windowsill, requiring only occasional watering?
- Mint, Thyme, and Oregano (correct)
- Fennel, Borage, and Lemon Balm
- Sage, Cilantro, and Dill
- Rosemary, Lavender, and Chamomile
A gardener notices that their indoor chili pepper plant is producing few peppers despite adequate sunlight and watering. What is the MOST likely cause?
A gardener notices that their indoor chili pepper plant is producing few peppers despite adequate sunlight and watering. What is the MOST likely cause?
A gardener wants to ensure their indoor spinach plants grow successfully. What is the MOST critical environmental factor to manage?
A gardener wants to ensure their indoor spinach plants grow successfully. What is the MOST critical environmental factor to manage?
Flashcards
Lettuce
Lettuce
An easy-to-grow, low-light leafy green, ideal for indoor gardening. Harvest leaves as needed to encourage more growth.
Spinach
Spinach
A leafy green similar to lettuce that thrives indoors with about six hours of indirect sunlight. Keep soil moist and harvest outer leaves.
Green Onions
Green Onions
A very easy vegetable to grow indoors by regrowing the white bulb end in water, then transferring to soil. Cut green shoots as needed.
Chili Peppers
Chili Peppers
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Herbs
Herbs
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Study Notes
- Many vegetables can be grown indoors with minimal effort
- Plants that require less light, space, and maintenance are suitable for indoor gardening
Lettuce
- Lettuce is easy to grow indoors because it doesn't need much light
- Plant seeds in pots with drainage holes or use a hydroponic system
- Keep the soil moist and place the plants near a window that gets some sunlight
- Harvest leaves as needed, which encourages more growth
Spinach
- Spinach is another leafy green that does well indoors, similar to lettuce
- It requires about six hours of indirect sunlight per day
- Use well-draining soil and keep it consistently moist
- Harvest the outer leaves when they are big enough to eat
Green Onions
- Green onions are very easy to grow indoors because they can regrow from kitchen scraps
- Place the white bulb end of the onion in a glass of water
- Roots will start appearing in a few days, then transfer to a pot with soil
- Cut the green shoots as needed, and they will keep growing
Chili Peppers
- Chili peppers can add color to your indoor garden and are not too hard to grow
- They require a sunny spot, ideally near a south-facing window
- Use well-draining soil and water when the top inch of soil feels dry
- Fertilize every few weeks to encourage pepper production
Herbs
- Many herbs are easy to grow indoors and can be used to add flavor to meals
- Good choices include basil, mint, thyme, oregano, and parsley
- Plant in pots with drainage and place on a sunny windowsill
- Water when the soil feels dry and harvest leaves as needed
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Description
Learn how to grow lettuce, spinach, and green onions indoors with minimal effort. These vegetables require less light, space, and maintenance, making them perfect for indoor gardening. Follow simple steps for planting, watering, and harvesting.